Current: $86,600 - $124,724 or casual hourly rate of $43.67 - $62.90 (pending experience)Are you passionate about teaching young minds and shaping the future? Do you have a creative and innovative approach to education? We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic kindergarten teachers to inspire and educate our young learners. You will be responsible for creating a fun and engaging learning environment that fosters creativity, curiosity and a love of learning. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with us!Each year, Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton appoints a number of teachers to our Catholic Kindergartens, Primary Schools and Colleges commencing at the start of each year. Our Talent Pools support a rolling process with vacancies and offers of employment occurring throughout the year. Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach at 17 locations across Central Queensland. Applications are now open for Kindergarten teaching positions for 2026. Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:Relevant tertiary qualification (or eligible to graduate)Appropriate qualities, knowledge and skills to provide a relevant and holistic educationEligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointmentA desire to serve the community of Central QueenslandWe look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $86,600 - $124,724 or casual hourly rate of $43.67 - $62.90 (pending experience)Superannuation contribution of 12.75% Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries with RemservAccess to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health InsuranceAccess to Fitness Passport39 weeks of term time for a school yearAccess to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)Leadership development opportunitiesInduction, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher SupportAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)Modern facilities and resourcesRural and Remote incentives are available subject to location preferences which include:Relocation assistanceSubsidised housing subject to availabilityIsolated allowance payments and bonus paymentsMandatory Requirements Relevant tertiary qualificationsThe ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration OR relevant ACECQA approved Early Childhood Teacher QualificationHold one of the following Child Protection competencies or willing to obtain:CHCPRT025—Identify and report children and young people at riskCHCPRT001—Identify and respond to children and young people at riskCHCPRT026—Support the rights and safety of children and young peopleCHCPRT002—Support the rights and safety of children and young peopleCHCECE057—Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles Australian work rightsHow to apply Please review our How To Apply Online GuideComplete the application below by clicking Apply NowUpload a Cover Letter (addressed Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director) and Current ResumeUpload supporting documentation (ie. Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts, Tertiary Qualifications)Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools Complete and upload the Prohibition notice declaration for prospective staff members in accordance with Section 188 of the Education and Care Services National Law.Upload written statement addressing the Selection Criteria Please refer to the Position Description when completing your application Further information To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au Applications accepted all year round. Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.# bethedifferenceApply Now